2024 US Elections: Top Athletes Backing Donald Trump for Presidency

2024 US Elections: Top Athletes Backing Donald Trump for Presidency

  • Donald Trump will be seeking to recapture the US Presidency by beating Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections
  • The two have been close to each other throughout the campaigning period, with the polls indicating a tight race
  • Trump has been buoyed by receiving support from some leading sports personalities in the country

Kamala Harris is locked in a fierce battle for the White House keys with Donald Trump, a race expected to go down to the wire.

Trump hopes to upstage Vice President Harris, who entered the race late following Joe Biden's decision not to seek a second term.

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Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Georgia on 3 November 2024. Photo: Christian Monterrosa.
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Both candidates spent their last campaign days in major battlegrounds. Harris was in Pennsylvania, while Trump started with North Carolina before going to Michigan.

The former President has received backing from some notable athletes during his 2024 campaign, including;

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1. Hulk Hogan

The former American wrestler, whose real name is Terry Bollea, has been a prominent figure in this election campaign. He appeared at the Republican rally at Madison Square last month, where he said,

"The only thing that I see in here are a bunch of hard-working men and women that are real Americans, brother. You know what I hear in my president and our president, Donald Trump? He sounds for real, brother," as quoted by the Independent.

2. Dana White - UFC

The President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC) has been friends with Trump since 2001.

"I don't tell anybody how to vote. I don't tell anybody how to think. I just tell everybody my relationship that I've had with this man for 20-something years, who he really is, what type of a person he really is, and what type of people his family are. They’re good people. So that's really, that's it for me," he told Yahoo Sports.

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3. Jake Paul - Boxing

The professional boxer/Youtuber encouraged his huge following to go out and vote for the former President.

"Please, for the love of God, go, exercise your right to vote on my behalf and vote for Donald Trump in this election. America depends on it," as quoted by USA Today.

4. Brittany Mahomes

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes liked a series of messages endorsing Trump on Instagram. It is important to note that Mahomes hasn't pronounced his stand on the election.

5. Caitlyn Jenner

The former Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon has been a long-time Republican. Jenner has once again endorsed Trump for the top job.

"GET OUT AND VOTE! Vote for your elderly neighbours, friends, and family members. This will only get worse! They deserve better, and Trump will deliver for them as he always has!"

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Other mentions

Others include NFL duo Nick Bosa, Harrison Butker, and former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick.

Billionaires supporting Trump

Briefly, News had earlier reported that as the 2024 US presidential election intensified, former President Donald Trump reignited his campaign with backing from some of America's richest individuals.

Key figures ramp up their financial contributions, helping Trump close the fundraising gap with President Joe Biden. Briefly News highlights 12 prominent billionaires who are supporting Trump's campaign.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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